1
as in significant
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
the considerable number of auto accidents that resulted from the surprise snowstorm
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2
as in substantial
of a size greater than average of its kind
a house with a considerable barn in back
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Recent Examples of considerable
The surprising news arrived less than a day after the brand featured a considerable angle to close out their latest episode.
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Coal produces a considerable amount of CO2 emissions.
—Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
The revolution has clouded the fact that, in the past quarter century, Nepal has managed, mostly peacefully, to make considerable progress.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Expect considerable tree damage.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Coal produces a considerable amount of CO2 emissions.
—Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
The revolution has clouded the fact that, in the past quarter century, Nepal has managed, mostly peacefully, to make considerable progress.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Expect considerable tree damage.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable
Adjective
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North Korea has made significant advances in its nuclear and ballistic missile programs in the absence of talks.—
Stella Kim,
NBC news,
26 Sep. 2025
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Shane Smith and the Saints and Southall both saw significant rises in prominence afterward, and both of the band’s Nashville openers, Josh Meloy and the Droptines, look poised for breakthroughs.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But substantial uncertainties remain about when Israeli military forces would withdraw from most of the Gaza Strip, exactly how a transitional body would govern and police the enclave, and now, most critically, whether Hamas will acquiesce to the terms of the plan.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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With an extended range of more than 1,600 miles (2,575 kilometers) and the ability to stay airborne indefinitely with aerial refueling, the Reapers will provide a substantial boost to US forces in the region.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Networks and stations should know that such venom could now carry sizable public pushback.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Virtuoso+ is a step up from the brand’s entry-level machines, but that step is a sizable one.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The company also announced plans to close its Kent and Everett locations as part of a larger decision to shut down 60 stores over the next 18 months.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The stylus itself is a bit larger and more rounded than before, snaps to the tablet magnetically, and supports replacement tips.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While the Surrey Hotel has a tremendous reputation throughout New York City, behind its façade of class and elegance exists a troubling picture of exploitation.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Ending the war and bringing the hostages home have tremendous domestic support, but not from the far-right lawmakers who are crucial to keeping the prime minister in power.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Sabel made the trek and quickly realized the greater need in Sri Lanka and worldwide was for regasification facilities that receive the LNG and covert it back into gas for power generation.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Sep. 2025
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However, critics are still calling for greater transparency surrounding the case.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The San Francisco 49ers continue to deal with a huge number of injuries, especially on the offensive side of the ball.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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The victory by the Crimson Tide was a huge relief for coach Kalen DeBoer after a season-opening loss to Florida State.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Shares in China’s Zijin Gold International surged more than 60% on its debut in Hong Kong on Tuesday after raising more than $3 billion in one of the world’s biggest initial public offerings this year.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerable. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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